Legal framework for International Financial Centres (IFCs) in Vietnam

Asia Counsel is pleased to share our latest publication on the emerging legal framework for International Financial Centres (IFCs) in Vietnam under Resolution 222/2025/QH15.

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Phong Nguyen

PARTNER

MAI NGUYEN

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Dat Nguyen

ASSOCIATE

Vietnam’s planned IFCs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang mark a major step towards positioning the country as a regional financial hub, with preferential tax regimes, more flexible foreign exchange rules, liberalised labour and immigration policies, and modern dispute resolution options.

In this briefing, we explore:

🔹 IFC membership: who qualifies and how
🔹 Key incentives on tax, land, labour and FX
🔹 Special regimes for banks, securities firms and insurers
🔹 Sandbox mechanisms for fintech and green / sustainable finance
🔹 Governing law and specialised IFC courts and arbitration

Our team continues to support developers, funds, investors and lenders navigating Vietnam’s property market with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Download the article HERE.